Montgomery Blair High School is a public high school in the Four Corners neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. It is operated by Montgomery County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. Its enrollment of some 3,200 students makes it the largest school by population in the state of Maryland.
Serving 3,261 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery Blair High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Blair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Montgomery Blair High School's student population of 3,261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 195 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
195 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
Montgomery Blair High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Blair High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
25%
33%
White
22%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Blazer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Blair High School's ranking?
Montgomery Blair High School is ranked #127 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Montgomery Blair High School often compared to?
Montgomery Blair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School, Wheaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Blair High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Blair High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Montgomery Blair High School?
3,261 students attend Montgomery Blair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Montgomery Blair High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Blair High School?
Montgomery Blair High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montgomery Blair High School offer ?
Montgomery Blair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montgomery Blair High School part of?
Montgomery Blair High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/3/2011
As a freshmen at Montgomery Blair, I notice that most of the programs there are phenominal. The music and other extra curricular activities are amazing. They take trips to New York and they actualy take trips unlike my past schools. Blair has won between 25 and 50 athletic awards from lacross to football. I am unsure about the level of parent involvement but of you send your children to Blair just be sure to let the know that the teachers don't play around.
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